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How long a patient can live treated with immunosuppressive drugs for severe aplastic anemia ?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

An extended: Period of time. Most patients reach a new baseline which is probably not normal. Therapy is tapered slowly. We never start before 1 year or longer if response is continuing to improve.

Answered 7/25/2019

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